Tag Archives: middle-east

Axios: Exclusive: Trump’s deal terms

Exclusive: Trump’s deal terms   Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos via Getty Images   Axios’ Barak Ravid reports that the agreement the U.S. and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be … Continue reading

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Vance takes the podium

Vance takes the podium   Vice President JD Vance takes questions during a White House press briefing today. Photo: Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images Vice President JD Vance told reporters today that the Trump administration’s main goal in Iran is preventing … Continue reading

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El Pais: Life without the internet in Iran

Iran Life without the internet in Iran Islamic Republic officials blocked internet access in late February, forcing citizens to improvise solutions to avoid poverty and isolation Aresu Eqbali Teherán – MAY 17, 2026 – 06:05 CEST Share on Whatsapp Share on Facebook Share … Continue reading

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Fortune: Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn

EnergyOil Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn By  Jason Ma Weekend Editor May 16, 2026, 3:08 PM ET Add us on U.S. Marines with … Continue reading

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Iran’s GRAND STRATEGY (w/ John Mearsheimer) What will U.S. Do?

May 13, 2026 UNITED STATES Rapidly escalating confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States through a deep geopolitical and military analysis. The discussion examines whether Iran has developed a smarter long-term strategy against superior American and Israeli military power … Continue reading

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Fortune: A second wave of Iran energy shocks is about to hit Asia and the wider world. Why aren’t markets reacting?

Energy Iran Asia A second wave of Iran energy shocks is about to hit Asia and the wider world. Why aren’t markets reacting? By  Angelica Ang Writer May 12, 2026, 4:12 AM ET Add us on Global oil inventories were … Continue reading

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Fortune: Wartime mindset?

For CEOs, it’s time for a wartime mindset By  Geoff Colvin Senior Editor-at-Large March 20, 2026, 3:00 AM ET Add us on As the fog of war drifts even into corner offices, CEOs face questions they can’t answer.PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY … Continue reading

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Source: Chatham House – International Affairs Thing Tank “The battle against captagon. Captagon … the Iran connection. Captagon is the poor man’s cocaine.

Chatham House – International Affairs Think TankShow navigation Search Breadcrumb The battle against captagon The ‘poor man’s cocaine’ is now rife across the Middle East, heralding an era of violent, state-sponsored drug-trafficking, says Vanda Felbab-Brown The World Today Published 27 … Continue reading

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What Iran Just Did Has Trapped America Into WW3 With China | Prof. Jiang Xueqin

Prof. Jiang updates May 3, 2026 America went to war with Iran. But the real target was always China. What Iran just did in the Strait of Hormuz has not just escalated a regional conflict — it has triggered a … Continue reading

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ALJAZEERA: Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific

Skip links Skip to Content Navigation menu Live Click here to search Sign up Navigation menu News|Energy Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where … Continue reading

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